Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resulting from the application of heat to break down materials, typically in the absence of oxygen, into simpler substances such as gases and liquids.

“The company developed a new pyrolytic process to convert plastic waste into fuel.”

2. noun

a process in which materials are broken down by heat in the absence of oxygen, typically to produce fuels or chemicals.

“The researchers studied the pyrolytic conversion of biomass into bio-oil.”

3. adverb

in a way that involves the application of heat to break down materials, typically in the absence of oxygen.

“The plant operates pyrolytically to convert waste into energy.”